The fourth-season American Idol winner and Australia’s top country export are the first names to be announced for next year’s multiday extravaganza set for Aug. 1-3 at Detroit Lakes. Expect other names to be announced soon.

This week’s announcement about next year’s WE Fest isn’t the first time organizers have announced next year’s artists even though this year’s festival has yet to happen. Approximately one year ago promoters announced Alabama to headline in 2012.